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Topic: Chalet Glass or Murano? (Read 1919 times)

First of all, apologies to the forum member who gave a really useful link showing examples of Chalet glass. :oops: I couldn't remember which thread it was, otherwise I would have added it to that one. I think my vase could be Chalet - it looks similar to ones shown but just wondered what anyone else thought? For some reason, which I can't explain, call it a gut reaction, I don't think its Murano - but I could be wrong :roll: Thanks.Regards - Anne :lol: http://tinypic.com/65pkiq

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I think you're right Ann, about it not being from Murano. I would guess relatively recent Bohemian glass. They do a lot of this gloopy looking glass. A lot of their production looks like, and is mistaken for, 1950s Italian "sommerso" glass. One tip off is a more rounded, asymetrical look. Some of the Bohemian pieces, though, are practically the same as those from Italy.

Thanks Laura for your help and advice. Murano/Chalet/Bohemian? Its all very confusing to the beginner! I wouldn't be surprised if a fair old bit of glass is desribed/sold as Murano when most likely it isn't. Whether this is intentional or not ? - I'll pass on that one! However, speaking from personal experience, a seller recently told me "It's Mooooorahnooooo you knowww!!!" (a bit hard to get the intonation right!!!) The "Made in Japan" sticker on the base was a bit of a give-away! :roll: The cheeky chuff! :?

Leni - its about time we had an emoticon for Log in Gremlins don't you think! :mrgreen: :twisted:

Thanks for the link Connie . There are some pretty wild pieces of glass - very flamboyant! - and I LOVE it! #475 is very similar to mine, but mine is is a bit more angular, with three sides and ending in three points. The red bleeds into the thick base, making it appear orange. It measures 8.25" high.